Iatrogenic fetal injury

Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Nov;106(5 Pt 2):1172-4. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000164071.18681.48.

Abstract

Background: Iatrogenic fetal injury during cesarean delivery is a serious but underreported complication.

Case: A distal iatrogenic amputation of a digit occurred during a cesarean delivery.

Conclusion: Obstetricians should be aware of this potential complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation Stumps
  • Amputation, Traumatic / etiology*
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries / etiology*
  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intraoperative Complications*
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Twins
  • Wound Healing